What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Took me 5hrs to get loaded today and only 2 1/2 to make it home. I hate Laredo and Madison Transport.
     
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  3. WesternPlains

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    That's one thing I don't miss about OTR. Waiting 5 hours for them to load. Or whatever ludicrous time.
    Had one that was 5 at shipper. 5 at receiver. It was only a 7 hour drive. Doh!
    I don't even want to try with the new Binford Model 6100 Violation Creators I have to deal with. Bad enough with my job. Thankfully I can waste time. Still make good money.
     
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I just collected the second part of a $1350 detention award. I think that's a record that's gonna stand for awhile.

    Got the first $850 about 3 weeks ago, the othe $500 yesterday. Waiting isn't bad as long as it's paid for
     
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  5. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    That reminds me of some loads i had last year took 4 hours to load 3 hours to tarp and only goes 250 miles :rolleyes: . The guys ive talked to that work for COTC say they get loads like that all the time on the west coast. I cannot even imagine putting up with that . Nothing compared to u reefer guys tho lol
     
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  6. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Must be a record. Wow man.
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Dry van is the truth, the way, and the light.
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

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    That is the record. Just got one for $700. Before that the record was $450.
     
  9. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I wonder if they pay for your loading time on that?

    I remember when I worked in electricity. Had one substation that only had train track near it. Not to it. They brought in a new transformer. Just the insurance to take that transformer one mile, was a million dollars. It's because it had to go under the 500KV lines from the substation. I wondered how much the truck made for that one mile trip.
     
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  10. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    But reefer is Cool. :)
     
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  11. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Best I ever did was $300. However, I did get to go home, have a nice supper, drink some beers, and do the Humpty Dance.
    I felt like I won the super bowl
     
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